ETC 677: Distributed Learning Systems

Credit Hours: 3
Format: Online
Semesters Offered: Summer and Fall
Prerequisites: ETC 547 and ETC 567

This course is designed to help you gain an understanding of Distributed Learning Systems as they relate to Distance Learning.

Specifically, the Goals of this course are for students to:

• develop an understanding of distributed learning environments
• develop an understanding of distributed learning in terms of current learning theories
• develop an understanding of the role of technology in distributed learning environments
• examine the educational and societal issues and psychological impacts associated with distribute learning
• examine the impact of distributed learning on curriculum

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Textbooks:

Required:
Dabbagh, N. and Bannan-Ritland, B. (2005) Online learning: Concepts,
strategies, and application. Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River,
New Jersey. 0-13-032546-5.

Optional:
Tu, C. H. (2004). Twenty-one designs to build online collaborative learning
community. Westport, CT.: Library Unlimited.